We’re big fans of showing kids how to use flexible cooking formulas instead of sticking to a specific recipe, since experimentation and improvisation are such vital parts to feeling at home in the kitchen. No-bake Energy Bites are a great intro to this concept, and are sure to be a hit with kids of any …
America’s birthday is full of dazzling hues, from iconic red, white, and blue bunting to the dazzling firework shows that cap the evening. And at backyard gatherings across the nation, one patriotic dessert—the sweet, simple flag cake—has itself become an icon. Fourth of July-themed cakes, traditionally iced with white buttercream and decorated with fresh summer …
While we can’t tell you how to keep people from filling up on pre-dinner snacks, we can help you put little ones to use with recipes that require minimal oversight and can be made a few days ahead of time. It’s likely that Thanksgiving will be a bit smaller scale this year, so its a …
Pro chefs have one simple trick to coax raw veggies into a more tender, colorful state: a one-two punch of blanching and shocking. Yep, transforming vegetables like broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, carrots, and bell peppers into snack-time favorites is just a matter of boiling them for a short amount of time, then shocking them in …
You can make chocolate from scratch in your own kitchen and become a chocolatier (that’s fancy for chocolate-maker)! Once you’re finished, you can eat your homemade chocolate right away or use it to make something else, like hot cocoa, cookies, brownies—or whatever you can dream up. Click here for the recipe! …
Can we take a moment to appreciate the amazing egg? Hero of many last-minute meals, these true superfoods are there for us in so many ways. They hold our cookies and cakes together, a hard-boiled egg can save us from mid-morning hunger panics, and, in a humble frittata, they can transform leftovers into a great …
When it comes to tater tots, what’s not to like? The little golden cylinders are perfect for small hands, and they’re at home alongside almost any main course. Which is why it’s a shame that more families don’t make them at home. It’s surprisingly easy, according to Dan Whalen, author of Tots! 50 Tot-ally Awesome …
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Scrambling eggs is straightforward enough, right? Crack a few eggs, whisk ‘em up, and heat until cooked. But this seemingly simple technique leaves room for tons of variations—the temperature of the pan, how much to stir, additions like cream or water. In our Little Sous video chef Leather Storrs and his daughter Charlotte use scrambled …
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You already know how good it tastes, but making a batch of homemade popcorn also doubles as a great teaching experience for your kids. The popping process encourages children to watch for subtle cues—listening to the space between pops, smelling the acrid aroma when kernels start to burn—instead of relying on a timer or the …
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In a world filled with 10-in-1 electric pressure cookers, food processors that can do everything but wash the dishes, and smart fridges that will text you when you’re running low on orange juice, it can be a trip to turn back to timeless, less-techy tools. Case in point: Letting loose with the humble mortar and …
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